PLS-CADD Engineer
Core
Develop preliminary PLS-CADD models, tower spotting, and route optimization for EHV transmission lines to support pre-bid engineering and cost estimation.
Role type
Senior IC PLS-CADD transmission-line engineer
Builds
Preliminary tower schedules, clearance reports, and route optimization data for bid submissions
Domain
Power transmission infrastructure (EHV/HVDC)
Required skills
PLS-CADD, tower spotting, sag-tension analysis, KML/KMZ, LiDAR/DTM interpretation, GIS data handling, route optimization, clearance checks
Preferred skills
400/765 kV line experience, HVDC projects, TBCB/ISTS pre-bid experience, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcGIS/QGIS
Technologies
PLS-CADD, Google Earth Pro, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, QGIS, Global Mapper, MS Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and verify preliminary PLS-CADD models using survey and terrain data; perform tower spotting considering span, angle, and statutory clearances; check ground, road, railway, river, and powerline crossing clearances; input and verify conductor, bundle configuration, and sag-tension parameters; evaluate alternative routes to optimize tower locations and reduce project cost; prepare preliminary tower quantities and special requirements for estimation; coordinate with Survey, Tower Design, Foundation, and Estimation teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC